How far is Richmond, VA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 94 miles / 152 kilometers / 82 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Richmond (RIC) is 114 miles / 184 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 18 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 94.159 miles
- 151.534 kilometers
- 81.822 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 94.314 miles
- 151.783 kilometers
- 81.957 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Richmond International Airport is 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Richmond?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Richmond generates about 39 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 39 kilograms equals 86 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |